c. 1930s H. N. White Company King Model 1074 Bugle GL-280_A2-34

Jan 9

Written By Zoe Larson

Title: Bugle / Field Trumpet

Maker: King (H. N. White Company)

Model: Model 1074, King Regulation Bugle (based on Model 1892 Field Trumpet/Bugle)

Date: c. 1930s

Geography: Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: N/A

Accession Number: GL-280_A2-34

Provenance: Gift of Kathy Hess, 2018

Description

Key: G / F

Pitch: TBD

Finish: Silver-plated

Lacquer: No

Engraving: Engraved bell with “KING / MADE BY / THE / H. N. WHITE / CO / CLEV,D / O.” inside a simple decorative shape (possibly resembling a shield).

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

This is one of many models of bugles that are based on the military specs for the Model 1892 (M1892) Field Trumpet/Bugle in G / F. The Taps Bugler website has an article where you can learn more about the M1892 origins.